Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Marion and the Marion County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Marion, SC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Marion. Other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), Florence (4), and Conway (4). Fred's Appliance Repairs is the nearest, roughly 7.6 miles from Marion. 6 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Marion is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 20.5, 22.9 |
At the top of the Marion list: Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (47.6 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Marion
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Marion
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Marion
Most washer calls in Marion come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Marion Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Marion, SC
Why won't my washer drain?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why won't my washer spin?
Washer Repair by Brand in Marion
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Before you call a Marion technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.